Acres Green, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Denver County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,709 Population 4,515/sq mi density
$115,536 Median Income $48,097 per capita
$540,000 Home Value $556,902 Zillow
$2,663 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$115,536 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$540,000 home value, $2,663/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Acres Green, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,536
54% above
$48,097 per capita
Home Value
$540,000
92% above
Zillow: $556,902
Median Rent
$2,663/mo
129% above
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.7%
30% above
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
14% below
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Acres Green Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Acres Green's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
154%
Home Value
192%
Rent
229%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
130%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Acres Green a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Acres Green residents earn a median household income of $115,536 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,097. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,024 business establishments, including 2,498 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Acres Green is $540,000 , 92% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $556,902. Median rent is $2,663/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

43.7% of adults in Acres Green hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% above the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Acres Green has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.

Data Overview

People

Population2,709
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density4,515/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,536
Per Capita$48,097
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$128,544M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,958

Housing

A
Home Value$540,000
Rent$2,663
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$556,902
Housing Units1,046
Rent Burden24.3%

Health

Obesity27.7%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,060/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.0 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation5,847 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.7%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed196 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries30

Did You Know?

The median home in Acres Green was built in 1976.
35.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 196 Mbps.
There are 2,498 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.